Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
As part of Treasury Risk management global team, this person will help to ensure a sound and robust second line oversight, a consistent implementation of policies and procedures and an optimization of the use of resources in CEP.
- Overseeing the design, development, delivery and maintenance of best in class Risk Management programs, policies and practices and sets strategic direction with focus on Liquidity Risk , Interest Rate Risk (IRRBB) and Investments
- Working with CRO, Regional head, as well as other TRM clusters, regions and seniors to ensure best in class Risk activities, including policies and procedures
- Developing strong working relationship with the legal entity Treasurer and wider CEP Treasury team and ensure credible and robust review and challenge is provided on treasury processes and initiatives
- Fronting with ECB / CBI and other regulators on key legal entity related asset-liability management matters to ensure responsible risk taking in line with internal risk appetite standards and capital adequacy requirements
- Liaise with the global and regional teams to facilitate consistency, standardization and completeness of controls and challenges of identification so that all processes and their controls are supported by the required documentation and evidence (including credible and effective challenges)
- Providing oversight and guidance over the assessment of broad complex issues, structures potential solutions and drives effective resolution with other senior stakeholders.
- Participating in Global Risk projects to improve accuracy of Risk assessment and implementing these across the country / legal entity / cluster or region. Developing and maintaining governance documents and processes in the area of treasury risk management in line with legal entity requirements and monitoring compliance with risk limits/triggers
- Interaction with other key risk seniors across the legal entity, region and globe (Market, Credit Risk, Operational Risk) to improve accuracy of regulatory and management reporting
- Establishing professional relationships with relevant regulatory bodies and represents CEP / Citi on critical regulatory matters as required. Serves as liaison with regulatory examiners, Internal Audit, and external auditors on critical Risk issues and oversees the implementation of related remediation.
- Leading and managing a staff of Risk professionals within CEP, with direct accountability for hiring and organizational structure. Has direct oversight for compensation, performance appraisals, staff development, training, etc. Provides input on performance and compensation recommendations for Risk managers.
- Participating in new product approval reviews to ensure novel offerings, business launches and complex products are in line with standards outlined in Citi’s risk policies and CEP requirements.
- Participating with voting rights in senior governance forums such as CEP ALCO
- Oversee adherence by Corporate Treasury to legal entity regulatory requirements
- Assessing risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citi/CEP, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree in Quantitative or Financial discipline
- Postgraduate degree in a quantitative or financial discipline would be preferred
- Experience within risk management, treasury or support functions with exposure to balance sheet, financial products, financial/risk analysis
- General understanding of treasury products – securities, derivatives, and a broad mix of underlying asset classes
- Knowledge of ALM, Market risk/IRRBB/liquidity models and regulatory framework will be an advantage
- Prior work experience in the material entities and or regional markets
Skills & Competencies:
- Subject Matter Expert in asset-liability management, financial instruments, risk metrics and Risk Management
- Expert analytical, technical and quantitative skills
- Expert knowledge of treasury, market risk, liquidity management, and derivative products
- Ability to influence and lead people across cultures at a senior level using sound judgment and successful execution, understanding how to operate effectively across diverse businesses
- Experience managing diverse teams, and comfort navigating complex, highly-matrixed organizations
- Articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style. Candidates must have effective persuasion skills, the ability to work effectively at the highest levels of the organization, and will display highly effective networking and influencing skill
- Executive presence and a reputation for building effective relationships with stakeholders and leading teams, both direct reports and in peer/influence models
- Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel/VBA, Word, PowerPoint) and SQL
- Strong analytical and technical skills
- Project management skills
- Ability to work in groups and flexibility in addressing a number of tasks simultaneously, to negotiate and resolve conflicts
- Team player with proven ability to drive changes
- Business acumen to interact with partners in Risk, Treasury, Markets, and other support Functions Highly developed presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions through concise and clear messaging
Job ID: 125452